Re: Problems Removing a pedal
tholub
There are two possibilities:
1) The end of the pedal threads (the side nearest the hub) got mangled
somehow, and when you loosen the pedal enough that they hit the crank
threads, it seizes up. Tighten the pedal back up and see if you can
clean up the end of the threads.
2) You cross-threaded the pedal when you originally installed it, and
the metal inside the crank is now all mangled. If so, you're probably
hosed. Hit the end of the wrench with a hammer until it moves, and see
if there's anything salvagable in your crank.
Some penetrating oil, like Liquid Wrench might help, but probably it's
just a question of brute force.
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kington99
which side pedal, and which way are you turning it?
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vizun
Thanks for the replies! I'm going to go lube it up and try some more,
thanks again.
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tmoyer
If you're sure you're turning it the right way (right pedal = right hand
threads, left pedal = left hand threads), then apply more torque.
If you aren't using a proper pedal wrench then get one.
Try rotating back and forth as suggested. It's not likely to be a
corrosion issue. Most likely, the threads in your crank are just a bit
munged up.
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SHAY_CAM
Same problem on my uni and tons of bikes. This may take a while but; 1.
get alittle bit of WD40 or some kind of lube. 2. lather the pedal
threads. 3.(most important) you have to work the pedal, for example.
Turn it the 1.5 revs then turn it back and keep doing this untill it
comes off.
hope it helps.
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vizun
Ok, well tholub said it best, I'm hosed. It's definitely crossthreaded,
i beat it for a while with a wrench and hammer and it's just shredding
metal so... yeah. I'm going to start a new thread for crank / pedal
suggestions! :)